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Dec 16

Mayor Walsh declares snow emergency, parking ban in effect at 6 p.m.

Residents urged to take caution and abide by snow regulations. City-sponsored meal distribution sites and some COVID-19 testing sites closed on Thursday.

Dec 16

Boston Retirement Board seeking candidates to fill vacancy

The Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board (BRB) seek an individual to fill the position of Fifth Member for a three-year term, commencing January 15, 2021.

Dec 15

Mayor Walsh commits additional $50 million to ESG investment initiative, calls on cities across the…

Provides update on City's first-ever Green Bonds

Dec 15

Demolition Delay Application: 270 Talbot Avenue-151 Spencer Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the two garage structures at 270 Talbot Avenue-151 Spencer Street in Dorchester.

Dec 15

A Message from Commissioner McCosh: We Are Not Forgetting About Long-Term Goals

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

Dec 14

Boston to temporarily return to modified Phase Two, Step Two of Reopening plan

New measures are being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect hospital capacity.

Dec 14

Demolition Delay Application: 33 Evergreen Street, Jamaica Plain

The application is to demolish the house at 33 Evergreen Street in Jamaica Plain.

Dec 14

Demolition Delay Application: 500 Western Avenue, Brighton

The application is to demolish the structure and canopy at 500 Western Avenue in Brighton.

Dec 14

Boston still shines bright this Holiday season

Holiday landmarks throughout the City will still shine bright this holiday season.

Dec 14

Demolition Delay Application: 49 St Stephen Street, Fenway

The application is to demolish the garage at 49 St Stephen Street in Fenway.

Dec 14

Demolition Delay Application: 29 High Street, Dorchester

The application is to demolish the house and garage at 29 High Street in Dorchester.

Dec 12

City archaeologists taped an iPhone and five LED flashlights to a paint roller attached to a rope, and lowered the rig into the hole to record video.

City officials provide update on potential sinkhole in Dorchester park

The Ronan Park cavity is a 19th century well, say City Archaeologist and Parks Commissioner.

Dec 11

Career fair series, campaign to promote opportunities for Boston residents in construction announced

The City of Boston and Greater Boston Building Trades Unions have teamed up for a coordinated virtual career fair series.

Dec 11

City Council recognizes Computer Science Education Week

Computer Science Education Week highlights the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society.

Dec 10

Guidance offered on how to safely celebrate the holidays during COVID-19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today released guidance for the holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, urging residents to stay home and celebrate with...

Dec 10

2021 Outdoor Dining pilot program announced

Applications for next year's outdoor dining season are now open.

Dec 9

City of Boston receives key decision from Suffolk Superior court to rebuild the Long Island bridge

The Court’s Decision Annuls the Quincy Conservation Commission’s Denial Under the Local Wetlands Ordinance

Dec 9

Boston to become first major city in the nation to include fair housing requirements in zoning code

Zoning amendment represents one step in City's efforts to strengthen fair housing practices

Dec 9

A message from Commissioner McCosh: Financial relief

A weekly message from Commissioner McCosh in support of the local disability community.

Dec 8

City of Boston issues request for proposals for Lafayette parking garage

Sale of Lafayette Garage will generate millions of dollars for affordable housing in Boston

Dec 4

Meet the Boston City Hall project team!

After breaking ground on City Hall Plaza in the summer of 2020, the project is now in full swing. Meet the team that is making it all happen!

Dec 4

November is Native American Heritage Month

During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing Native American Heritage Day.

Dec 3

City of Boston announces community choice electricity rates, discount for low-income residents

The City has sent out notices to all Boston Eversource customers and is hosting informational webinars in ten different languages, ASL, and CART

Dec 3

New leadership place at key City of Boston departments

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced new leadership at several key City of Boston departments, including the Mayor's Offices of Women's Advancement, Intergovernmental Relations, Neighborhood Services...

Dec 3

Mayor Walsh announces start of redevelopment at 41 North Margin Street

Twenty-three units of affordable housing for older Bostonians in the North End

Dec 2

Free, mobile COVID-19 testing now available in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and East Boston

A new site in Jamaica Plain increases citywide COVID-19 testing capacity following Thanksgiving.

Dec 2

Be Connected: Behind-the-scenes with Eoin Cannon, Mayor Walsh's Chief Speechwriter

All across the City of Boston, people are working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make the City’s biggest and brightest ideas a reality. In our “Behind-The-Scenes” series, we sit down with them to...